New V-20 Owner
 

I just picked up my first boat on Saturday. I bought a 1985 Wellcraft V-20 with a Merc 470. I haven't had much opportunity to fiddle around with it yet, but I know its going to need a thorough "going through" before it goes anywhere. I bought it from the second owner who's owned it since 1992, but this past winter decided he was going to strip it down and freshen up the cosmetic stuff. Well he never got around to it and all the teak, stainless, and just about every screw and fitting is in a series of boxes. It needs a couple batteries and I'm going to clean it up, change the fluids, tune up, and all the general msc stuff before I try to start it, but is there anything anyone wants to add to my list of things to look at? I have no problem going through the entire vessel, which is how I'm going to learn about the boat and I'll be much more confident in the eventual end product.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and all my future posts; which I imagine will be many!
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Welcome to a world of pain and pleasure. Im sure you'll enjoy the helloutta it....

BTW, these guys can become a rowdy crowd when you dont post any pics...

Welcome!!

welcome , you are already a leg up by starting with an '85, undoubtably the best year built.

Welcome to the club!

Hi, and welcome aboard. Enjoy your stay. :part:

Welcome to the site! My buddy has the same year boat as you. I just rebuilt his gimble section and have been through mine as you're about to do. If you have any concerns ask away. Spare and Ferm can answer about any of your technical questions. Im sure we'll all be glad to help ya out! Have fun, these are great boats!!

Welcome... to V fever and as Redfish says a few pains to go with the pleasure. Especially welcome to the 470 gang.:clap::clap:

Thanks!

I have two specific questions. The first is, what are those round black things on the aft deck at the edge of the transom? They look like they're adjustable or spin if you pull a bolt out of the side and there's a threaded hole in the top that looks like it could mount something. I've never seen anything like them before.

The second question is about the lifting eye and cleat on the bow. There's a threaded rod that goes into the cuddy behind a little curtain that snaps in place. It is then attached to a bracket that looks like its bolted to the hull. This metal bracket is toast. Looks like some water would wick down the rod and sit on the bracket and it is just totally rotted on one side. Where do I get one of those and what are they called? I have searched the online shops and honestly, I don't know what its called or if its even available.

I posted a couple pictures from when I first saw the boat a month ago and then on Saturday when I parked it in my yard. Its very exciting.

Welcome to the site. The black things are downrigger mounts. The other thing you mentioned I can't be of much help. Enjoy the new rig.

Welcome...great choice for your first boat. I diont think you be able to find just the backing plat for the bow eye. If you know anyone at all that has access to sheet metal, just a piece of stainless steel drilled ito match will work fine. If you really really get stuck send me a sketch of the dimensions I'll can make you one up.